ArticleJournal of Korean medical science2026
Burnout and Depression of Medical Faculty: After Mass Resignation of Junior Doctors in Korea.
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- In-Hospital Cardiac Resuscitation During Widespread Resident Resignations in South Korea.JAMA network open · 2026Article
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backgroundThe mass resignation of residents and interns in protest against the proposed increase in medical school admissions triggered a healthcare crisis, significantly increasing the workload of the remaining medical faculty. This study examines burnout and depression among faculty members and explores the contributing factors during this crisis.
methodsFaculty from the University School of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals participated in an online survey distributed via group chat in May 2024. Burnout, depression, and stress levels were assessed using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory, the Patient Health Questionnaire-9, and the Perceived Stress Scale, respectively. Factors associated with depression, burnout (disengagement and exhaustion) were identified. Causal mediation analysis was conducted to investigate whether depressive symptoms mediate the relationship between stress and burnout (disengagement and exhaustion).
resultsDepression was reported by 68.9% of participants, while 99.3% exhibited signs of disengagement or exhaustion. Depression was linked to working more than 52 hours per week and intensive care unit (ICU) duties. Disengagement was associated with specialty and ICU duties, and exhaustion was associated with gender, age, specialty, working hours, and ICU duties. Depressive symptoms mediated the relationship between stress and disengagement but not between stress and exhaustion.
conclusionBurnout and depression were highly prevalent among medical faculty during the healthcare crisis. Abrupt policy change and the mass resignation of residents and interns may have exacerbated burnout and depression among the remaining faculty. The distinct components of burnout appear to have unique risk factors and relationships with depression. Targeted interventions are urgently needed to address burnout and depression among medical faculty members.
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